1 Killed When Car Hits Tree In Shelton, Police Seek Witnesses

SHELTON, CT — A person died early Saturday when their car struck a tree and caught fire off Route 8 in Shelton, according to Connecticut State Police.

Authorities said the crash happened shortly after 3:40 a.m. on Route 8 just south of Exit 14. According to police, the driver of the car was traveling northbound when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree.

After hitting the tree, police said the car caught fire.

The driver, whom police have not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.

Anyone who witnessed the crash collision or may have information should contact Trooper Daniel McCue at Troop I in Bethany at 203-p393-4200 or by email at Daniel.mccue@ct.gov.